Lee Bell wrote:
(snips)

> I'm not sure this is logical.  In fact, I'm sure it's emotional as hell, but
> it's honest.  I feel very much like the list is in caretker status,. that
> you and to a lesser extent all of us are taking care of it until Jeff is
> well and back with us.  To me, it feels like any unnecessary change is an
> admission that Jeff is no longer a factor and on the very deepest emotional
> levels, I find that very disturbing.

I have watched this, and similar, threads with a heavy heart but
thought it inappropriate to put in my bit.

Time to do so.

I agree with Lee. "WE" are, or should be, in a caretaker situation.
Whilst I certainly agree with Chuck that the present Charter is
inappropriate I do not think that this is the time to change it.
Whilst ever Senor Jeeeef was our mentor he seemed to think that no
change was needed, or did not bother to make it/them (IIRC he made
some tentative comments, could be wrong, which were not acted upon by
us). Maybe that is why no change was made, who knows.

> Sorry for being so down about all of this, but Jeff's friendship was kind of
> a surprise gift during our 1999 Cozumel trip and I'm not dealing will with
> the seriousness of his illness or my inability to do anything about it.

I've never met him and the only time I've "talked" to him was when I
unsubbed about six months ago. I have always thought of him as a
gentleman, the fact that I've never managed to physically shake his
hand is quite immaterial.

> My personal preference is to deal with what we have to,
> but only if we have to, at least until Jeff's situation is resolved.

I agree entirely.

Please, Chuck, this is ABSOLUTELY no reflection on you. The mere fact
that you took on this job reflects on your "bravery". ;)

I do hope that last comes through as intended.

Cheers,

Christian